AddressThe maintenance of our aircraft is vital to the operation of the Air Force. This makes the Aircraft Technician role critical. In this role, you’re responsible for the ongoing maintenance of aircraft, airframe systems, engines, and engine systems at either flightline or workshop level, as well as having the opportunity to undertake flightline operations, including launching and recovery of aircraft.
What you'll do
As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll maintain, service and repair some of the world’s most advanced military aircraft, such as the P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster III or F-35A Lightning II.
The nature of this role means there is plenty of variety and opportunities to apply your trade. Your day-to-day tasks could include:
- Aircraft flightline handling and replenishment
- Inspection, removal, and installation of aircraft components at all levels of maintenance
- Perform aircraft reconfigurations, upgrades and modifications
- Preparation and use of aircraft support equipment
- Identification and demanding of aircraft spares
- Preparation and packaging of technical equipment for transportation
- Amendment and maintenance of technical publications
- Inspection, maintenance, servicing, repair, and fault diagnosis of a variety of systems and equipment, including aircraft engine and auxiliary power unit systems, flight control systems, landing gear and brake systems, pressurisation and surface ice control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, lubrication systems, and fuel systems.
Training and Career progression
We’ll provide you with all the training and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in this role during your Initial Employment Training (IET). You’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification and be paid to do it. Plus, there’s plenty of opportunities to develop in this specialised career.
With further experience in this role, in the future you’ll have the opportunity to apply for additional training and education options, leading to potential employment within areas such as Non-Destructive Inspection and Testing or within Project Offices.
Additional Information
This is no ordinary technician role. You’ll become an integral part of the Air Force, working with the world’s leading aircraft as you help protect our country. That’s not something you’d find in everyday civilian life.
During your career you may also have opportunities to work on aircraft belonging to the Navy and Army, and be employed within Navy or Army Units.
If you’re good with your hands, enjoy mechanical/electrical hobbies, work well in a team and are naturally curious, you’ll go far in this highly rewarding and specialised career that’s integral to the Air Force. We’ll provide the training; you just need to bring your ambition.
In-service Information
In the Air Force this role is known as Aircraft Technician (ATECH).
